by Dr. John DeLancey | May 12, 2023 | Archaeology, Historical Geography, Israel Tour
Day 8 – Friday, May 12: Masada, Ein Gedi, Qumran, Wilderness of Judah, Jerusalem Today was another hot day, with sunny skies and highs in the mid 90s. This is to be expected here this time of year along the Dead Sea on the edge of the Judean Desert. We spent...
by Dr. John DeLancey | May 11, 2023 | Archaeology, Historical Geography, Israel Tour
Day 7 – Thursday, May 11: Beth Shean, Shiloh, Jericho, Judean Desert, Ein Bokek, Dead Sea Today we drove south. Our end-of-day destination was the southern end of the Dead Sea (Ein Bokek). Once again, we made many biblical connections with the sites we visited....
by Dr. John DeLancey | May 10, 2023 | Archaeology, Historical Geography, Israel Tour, Life of Jesus
Day 6 – Wednesday, May 10: Arbel, Yardenit, Magdala, Chorazin, Bethsaida, Ancient Boat, Sea of Galilee Boat Ride We spent the entire day around and even on the Sea of Galilee. We literally retraced the footsteps of Jesus. It was an very inspirational day! Today...
by Dr. John DeLancey | May 9, 2023 | Archaeology, Historical Geography, Israel Tour
Day 5 – Tuesday, May 9: Hippos/Susita, Qatzrin, Syrian Border, Caesarea Philippi, Dan We enjoyed another day of sun and great weather, with high temperatures in the low 80s. We spent most of the day in the Golan Heights. We looked both the Syrian and Lebanese...
by Dr. John DeLancey | May 8, 2023 | Archaeology, Historical Geography, Israel Tour
Day 4 – Monday, May 8: Sepphoris, Kh. Cana/Beit Netofa Valley, Mt. Of Beatitudes, Capernaum Today was another great day. The weather was perfect, with mostly sunny skies and temps in the mid 70s. The day included going to a site where no other “DeLancey” group...
by Dr. John DeLancey | May 7, 2023 | Archaeology, Historical Geography, Israel Tour
Day 3 – Sunday, May 7: Caesarea, Mt. Carmel, Megiddo, Tel Jezreel, Mt. Gilboa, Precipice of Nazareth, Nazareth Today was our first full day here in Israel and a great start to our trip. We made many biblical connections all day long. While the morning started...
